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Y908 MNK

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

60,610 mi
Last recorded60,610 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY908 MNK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2019 60,610 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

brake pedal spongy

exhaust corroded

very corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2018 60,312 miles

all brakes corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2016 60,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f indicator damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2015 59,978 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2014 57,868 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 22 May 2014 57,868 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2013 54,870 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 53,161 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 52,010 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 52,010 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 May 2010 49,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front wheel bearing slight noise when rotated (minimal play and roughness)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 48,515 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated. (Not rough & no play)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 47,294 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 47,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2007 44,307 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 44,307 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2006 36,356 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 36,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2005 27,991 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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Y908 MNK is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2001 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 52,155 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y908 MNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y908 MNK is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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